S.L. 452.138 Art. 1Citation, scope and applicability .

(1) The title of these regulations is the Miscarriage

Leave Regulations.

(2) The purpose of these regulations is to establish the requirements to grant a period of paid leave to workers in the context of a miscarriage, whether such miscarriage occurs in Malta or abroad.

(3) These regulations shall apply to all workers, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, who have a contract of employment or employment relationship as defined in the Act, in collective agreements or practice in force.